I had a big delusion from this film. I thought that the story was rich enough to make an interesting film, and that the presence of Adjani and Auteuil was enough for that. Yet, I didn't like the acting. And for the story, well, I understand that history is not simple, but I think you must simplify it if you want to make a film out of it. Too many characters, and the short textual introduction at the beginning cannot be enough to enable the average viewer to follow the plot. They are so many that it is impossible to provide adequate background so that to characterise the characters is impossible. So, ruled out a sort of psychological drama, only an action-like fight-and-blood option is left, and though, to make this work, you should at least be able to group the characters in good ones and bad ones! But this is hard too, and so at the end you just happen to side with Margot, and just because she's beautiful.
Not enough for a good film, I'm afraid.
I noticed that the trailing scene with Margot begging the king to save his loved who is going to be executed has been cited in Braveheart quite clearly, which is also the first movie that pops out in my mind for a comparison. And yet, whilst I rate Braveheart with 9, I cannot think to anything else than 6 for La reine Margot.
Not enough for a good film, I'm afraid.
I noticed that the trailing scene with Margot begging the king to save his loved who is going to be executed has been cited in Braveheart quite clearly, which is also the first movie that pops out in my mind for a comparison. And yet, whilst I rate Braveheart with 9, I cannot think to anything else than 6 for La reine Margot.